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QuickBooks Course Coming Soon

10/26/2016

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QuickBooks is a bookkeeping software that combines a variety of accounting processes into one user-friendly system.  Many small and medium sized businesses use QuickBooks, and individuals trained in QuickBooks are often in high demand.

This 7-session course will teach you all you need to know in order to use QuickBooks accurately and effectively.

For more information about the course, check out our QuickBooks page.

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Why the WorkKeys Exam Might be Right for You

10/25/2016

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Are You:
- Seeking Employment?
- Looking to Change Careers?
- Graduating from High School and not attending College?

Consider the WorkKeys Exam


The WorkKeys assessment system is a comprehensive employability skills assessment tool designed by ACT (the American College Testing program) to help individuals develop better workplace skills.  

The main 3 WorkKeys exams are: Reading for Information, Locating for Information, and Applied Math.  Each test is 55 minutes in length and material is based on situations in the everyday working world.  Unlike other assessments, they don’t simply give an indication of reading and writing competency. Instead, they measure a range of hard and soft skills relevant to any occupation, at any level, and in any industry.  Assessments can be taken on your own time, as many times as you want, and scores are only shared with employers when you're ready.

Successful completion of these exams can help you earn the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), which shows potential employers the works skills that you have demonstrated on the exam.  This certificate is recognized by companies across the nation.  In addition, Alaskan participants can earn an Alaska Career Readiness Certificate, which the Alaska Job Center Network says assists employers with evaluating current employees for further training and promotional opportunities.

In the state of Alaska, these exams are free.  Simply find out from your local Job Center when testing is available.  You will be able to take a pretest in each exam, and online learning opportunities are made available for you to improve upon your initial scores through a program called Career Ready 101/Key Train.  This program is online and individuals can work to improve their knowledge and skills whenever they have time.  When you're ready, simply go back and take the exam(s) that you want.

For more information about the WorkKeys Assessment, explore the links below:

​Alaska Job Center Network
ACT WorkKeys
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Career Ready 101
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Peninsula Clarion Article!

10/11/2016

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Check out the article in the Peninsula Clarion about our Retirement Open House!
http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2016-10-09/photo-old-friends-new-adventures#
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Great Turn-Out at our Open House Retirement Party

10/11/2016

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Thank you to everyone who attended and helped with our Open House Retirement Party!  It was an honor to be a part of celebrating over 30 years in vocational education with Judi Walgenbach.  Judi founded New Frontier Vo-Tech in 1985, and their first program offering was in Tourism!  In 2008, Amundsen Educational Center purchased New Frontier Vo-Tech, and Judi was part of the package deal!  Fondly known as "Grandma Judi," her love for people and her desire to help others better their lives will live on in the legacy that she has left here at AEC.
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About AEC

Amundsen Educational Center (AEC) is a faith-based non-profit, educational and vocational training school located in Soldotna, Alaska.  

AEC is authorized by the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education and accepts the Alaska Performance Scholarship. We 
offer comprehensive vocational training to students of all ages, cultures, and walks of life. 

We have two primary diploma programs in Residential Construction and Advanced Residential Construction. 

Contact AEC

995 Roald Ave
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-8041
info@aecak.org
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